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S6E Earth and Space Science

S6E1 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about current scientific views of the universe and how those views evolved.

S6E1.a Ask questions to determine changes in models of Earth's position in the solar system, and origins of the universe as evidence that scientific theories change with the addition of new information.

S6E1.b Develop a model to represent the position of the solar system in the Milky Way galaxy and in the known universe.

S6E1.c Analyze and interpret data to compare and contrast the planets in our solar system in terms of: size relative to Earth, surface and atmospheric features, relative distance from the sun, and ability to support life.

S6E1.d Develop and use a model to explain the interaction of gravity and inertia that governs the motion of objects in the solar system.

S6E1.e Ask questions to compare and contrast the characteristics, composition, and location of comets, asteroids, and meteoroids.

S6E2 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the effects of the relative positions of the sun, Earth, and moon.

S6E2.a Develop and use a model to demonstrate the phases of the moon by showing the relative positions of the sun, Earth, and moon.

S6E2.b Construct an explanation of the cause of solar and lunar eclipses.

S6E2.c Analyze and interpret data to relate the tilt of the Earth to the distribution of sunlight throughout the year and its effect on seasons.

S6E3 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to recognize the significant role of water in Earth processes.

S6E3.a Ask questions to determine where water is located on Earth's surface (oceans, rivers, lakes, swamps, groundwater, aquifers, and ice) and communicate the relative proportion of water at each location.